During Kliff Kingsbury's Bears interview for the OC role, his comparison of Caleb Williams to Patrick Mahomes resurfaced.
The Chicago Bears are currently conducting an interview with Kliff Kingsbury, who is being considered for the team's vacant offensive coordinator position, working alongside head coach Matt Eberflus. This interview has brought renewed attention to some past remarks made by Kingsbury regarding Caleb Williams, a player many believe could be chosen as the No. 1 pick by the Bears in the 2024 NFL Draft. Kingsbury had previously coached Williams at USC and intriguingly drew a comparison between him and Patrick Mahomes.
Kingsbury commented, as reported by Josh Schrock of NBC Sports Chicago, saying, "His passion for the game, his competitive spirit, and his extraordinary talent level are truly remarkable. Obviously, having worked with Patrick [Mahomes], I see some striking similarities in certain aspects: their ability to extend plays, execute off-platform throws, and the way they approach the game is quite impressive."
Having previously coached Patrick Mahomes during his tenure at Texas Tech, Kliff Kingsbury possesses unique insight into how Caleb Williams stacks up against the star quarterback.
This situation mirrors Kingsbury's experience when he secured the head coaching position with the Arizona Cardinals, and his comments about Kyler Murray, another player he coached in college, resurfaced. Despite playing down those comments before the NFL Draft that year, the Cardinals ultimately chose Kyler Murray as the No. 1 overall pick.
It will be intriguing to see if Kliff Kingsbury secures the offensive coordinator role with the Bears, as this could spark considerable speculation about the Bears selecting Caleb Williams as their top pick in the upcoming draft. Only time will reveal whether Williams will be headed to Chicago or if Justin Fields will continue as the starting quarterback in 2024.
